DETECTIVE COMICS #434 [DC COMICS] 1973 GD-

Series Title: Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series)

Issue #: 434

Story Title:

• The Spook That Stalked Batman
• Riddle of the Red-Handed Robber!

Date of Publication: April 1973

Edition: Standard Edition

Publisher: DC / National Periodical Publications Inc.

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Cover Price: 0.20 USD

Cover Artists: Michael Wm. Kaluta

Artists: Irv Novick, Dick Giordano, Rich Buckler

Writers: Frank Robbins, E. Nelson Bridwell

Characters: Batman, The Spook (Val Kaliban), “Big Turk” Ramis, Commissioner James Gordon, Alfred Pennyworth, Arnie the Duke, Hawkman (Katar Hol / Carter Hall), Charles McVey, Sandor Peale, Commissioner Emmett

First Appearances: The Spook (Val Kaliban), “Big Turk” Ramis

Key Facts:

• 36-page issue. Cover-dated April 1973, on sale 27 February 1973. Michael Kaluta cover. Key Collector key: first appearance of the Spook, an escape artist.
• Lead 14.5-page Batman story “The Spook That Stalked Batman” by Frank Robbins, Irv Novick and Dick Giordano. A ghost-like figure springs crooks from Gotham’s new max-security prison and from the Batmobile itself. He issues them trackers so he can pull them out when they call. Batman works out the gadgets, poses as a sprung con, and waits in a cell for the Spook to come. Created by Robbins and Novick. Continues in #435.
• 8-page Hawkman backup “Riddle of the Red-Handed Robber!” by E. Nelson Bridwell, Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano.
• Full colour throughout.

Page Count: 36 pages

Condition: Please refer to the accompanying photos for condition, we are amateur graders, all best efforts are taken when indicating a likely grade. Should you require further photos, please contact us. Includes archival bag and board.

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